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I became a Muslim after the Taliban kept me hostage

Jibra鈥檌l Omar, formerly Timothy Weeks, was held hostage for three years in Afghanistan by the Taliban. He converted to Islam while in captivity. Bara'atu Ibrahim hears his story.

Bara鈥檃tu Ibrahim speaks to Jibra鈥檌l Omar, formerly Timothy Weeks; an Australian educator who was held captive for three years in Afghanistan by the Taliban. However, Jibra鈥檌l Omar made news six years ago, after he converted to Islam whilst in captivity, and astonishingly went back to Afghanistan after his release. Over a period of some months, Bara鈥檃tu built up a relationship with Jibra鈥檌l over a messaging service whilst he was in Kabul. She spoke to him on two occasions, where he shared his story and gives the reasons of why he decided it was right for him to become a Muslim, and moreover celebrate with his captors once they came back into power.

Presenter: Bara鈥檃tu Ibrahim
Producer: Rajeev Gupta

This programme has been edited since it was originally broadcast.

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